Quick Veggie and Bean Stew

I am all about quick and easy.  Last Saturday we had unexpected quests and I threw this together in 10 minutes, baked it for 30 and presto, a quick, easy and nutritious meal for 6.   I’m thinking that this would work well in the crockpot too if you left out the cheese.  Serve hot in [...]

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Two Great Casseroles

Hazelnut Barley Casserole

1 cup pearl barley
6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup green onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cans vegetable broth undiluted

Rinse barley and drain. In frying pan, heat two tablespoons butter. Add hazelnuts and stir until lightly roasted. Remove from heat and set nuts aside. Add remaining butter to pan, [...]

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2 Great Vegan Recipes

Vegan Carrot-Oat Patties 

1 large onion finely minced
1 cup quick cooking oats
1 cup fresh  bread crumbs – whole wheat is best
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon tahini
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 cup grated carrots
1/3 cup hot water

Mix all ingredients together and form into patties.  Heat some oil or margarine in a skillet and fry for [...]

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Two Vegan Black Beans and Rice

Vegan Black Beans and Rice

1    pound dried black beans sorted and rinsed
1    large sweet Vidalia onion, chopped
1    cup hot picante sauce or salsa
6    cloves garlic, minced
1    14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes with juice
5    cups water
2    tablespoons olive oil
1    teaspoon salt
3    cups hot cooked rice for serving

Mix everything together in your crock pot (except for [...]

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Garbanzo Bean Recipe Collection

Chickpeas or Garbanzo Beans are a favourite of mine.  I like them because they have a very delicate flavour that goes well with anything.  I use the ones in the can because they are convenient, still nutritious and because dried garbanzos take forever to soak and cook and I just haven’t got the time.  Usually [...]

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Orange Bulgur Vegetarian Casserole

1/4 cup butter
2 large sweet Vidalia onions, chopped
3 stalks of celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup uncooked bulgur wheat
1 cup orange juice
1 cup water
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
1/3 cup chopped peanuts
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup wheat germ
2 oranges, peeled and sectioned

In a large fry pan, melt the butter over medium heat and add the [...]

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